Gennaro Gagliano, Naples, 1741
Cello: 52615
Labeled, "Januarius Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap. 1741."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow to medium-width, mainly horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a golden orange-brown color.
Length of back: 75.3 cm
Upper bouts: 34.5
Middle bouts: 21.4
Lower bouts: 44.3
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Provenance
| in 2009 | Sold by Christie's |
| until 2021 | Anonymous |
| in 2021 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2021 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2021)- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2009)
- Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (2009)
- Certificate: Reuning & Son Violins, Boston, MA (2009)
- Dendrochronology report: John C. Topham, Surrey (2007) Dating the youngest tree ring to 1733. "Both sides significantly cross-match sequences taken from a great many instruments made by classical Italian makers. However, the bass side most significantly cross-matches all six sequences taken from three cellos in the database, one by Domenico Montagnana dated 1737, one by Nicolo Gagliano dated 1750 and a third by Santus Serafin dated 1746."
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 3, 2009, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 3, 2009, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
